Because the caregiver is often overburdened by the stressful
role of caregiving, assistance in locating the products or services
needed to make changes in the home may be necessary.

Many of the products and aides suggested in this booklet
can be found in catalogues that are listed in the resource section as
well as in hardware, grocery and drug stores. Others are stocked in
health care stores.

Installation of features such as grab bars or railings as well as repairs
can often be done by a handyman or through agencies in a variety of communities
that provide these services free of charge if the home owner or apartment
dweller qualifies. Examples of such agencies are also listed in the resource
section. Rearranging the home for easier access and safety is often quite
simple and requires changes that can usually be done by the caregiver,
a family member or a friend.

Professionals or those who do home evaluations, such as
occupational therapists, can be particularly helpful in assessing problems
and recommending modifications as well as locating resources for the
caregiver. In addition, occupational therapists can provide training
and guidance on how to introduce and use modificadons.